JOB DESCRIPTION
Each and every day, Chief Administrative Office (CAO) colleagues around the world are helping the company work better, faster and safer. The Chief Administrative Office is comprised of multiple global teams that support JPMorgan Chase's businesses in 60 countries, including: Global Site Services and Supplier Services, Global Security & Investigations, Global Real Estate, Amenities Services, Global Business & Document Services and CAO Strategic Initiatives.
Tap into your passion for sustainability to join our Operational Sustainability team as a Finance Associate. Our team is responsible for the Firm’s carbon management strategy, including tracking and reporting the Firm’s GHG emissions and progress toward our operational sustainability targets. The team also coordinates the implementation of operational sustainability efforts across the corporate functions, manages sustainability-focused employee engagement, and identifies and sources carbon credits.
As a Finance Associate in Operational Sustainability, you will be responsible for partnering across the firm to provide financial and strategic analysis, oversight, and coordination of budgeting and forecasting. Our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams are responsible for a wide range of activities including financial control, forecasting and budgeting, analysis of financial/business metrics, delivery of weekly/monthly/quarterly management reporting, and development of new reporting capabilities (e.g. dashboards).
Job responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage budget and outlook submissions for Operational Sustainability working closely with partner teams to ensure strategy and transactions are accurately reflected
- Perform variance analysis to understand the key drivers of the results and presenting commentary to FP&A managers and line of business CFOs explaining changes from prior forecasts/budgets
- Act as liaison between the Operational Sustainability team and Controller/P&A teams to ensure alignment on monthly financials and variance analysis
- Support financial modelling and business cases for CAO sustainability initiatives
- Own the firm’s internal carbon price allocation
- Develop and own sustainability financial reporting, including the cost to meet sustainability targets and monthly executive reporting
- Develop subject-matter expertise on operational sustainability priorities, including renewable energy, carbon, water, waste and sustainable buildings
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Background in finance or accounting
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong project management and organizational skills, including attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively in a small team and proactively cultivate relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners
- Ability to excel in a high-performance, professional environment, while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to connect and distill trends and insights
- Experience or interest in sustainability
- Excellent judgment
- Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills
- Strong initiative, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to think creatively
ABOUT US
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.
